Be realistic about the number of classes you can successfully complete.

Read, save, and print the course syllabus. Understand and ask for clarification for anything you don’t understand.

Understand if there are synchronous or face-to-face requirements for the course.

Understand the weekly deadlines and the major project deadlines for the course.

Tell your family and friends about your online class. Discuss the challenges with them. Ask for support.

Manage Your Time Effectively

Make learning a priority. Be in the classroom as much as possible. Perhaps daily or every other day, but plan on being online and “present” in the classroom regularly.

Schedule your time visually through your phone or your tablet, or on a wall calendar.

Remember that you need time for reading, writing, reflecting, posting, and perhaps working with groups using either synchronous or asynchronous technologies.

Create a schedule with EVERYTHING listed including social events, work schedules, and family responsibilities. Then, add the time that you will need to successfully complete your class work including weekly and major project deadlines. Google Calendar is one option.